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Which TV host could be described as affable?

affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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Those who have dealt with Diamantis describe an affable man with a toothy grin who can also be domineering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The only player who can match Mbappé for talent is Haaland who, unlike Mbappé, has a goofy, accessible and affable persona online.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

In that sense, a generally affable comedian like Jo Koy seemed like an apt choice to host the Golden Globes in 2024.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Vice President JD Vance told the mourners Graham was an affable, gregarious politician who would slap Senate colleagues on the back and had a passion for engaging opponents in "swashbuckling" debate.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

Omar Faisal was chubby, dark, had dimpled cheeks, black button eyes, and an affable, gap-toothed smile.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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